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India vs West Indies first T20I: Windies could run India close in the shortest format

India’s home advantage in the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies will hinge on a batting lineup brimming with explosive potential, though key decisions loom over two of its stars. The hosts’ top order remains a formidable force, with questions swirling around the status of Shubman Gill and the team’s approach to the youngster Prithvi Shaw, whose role in the side is still under evaluation.

Meanwhile, the West Indies have gained a significant edge with the return of their core batting unit, including Brendon McCullum’s protégé Nick Pope, Jason Holder’s vice-captain Kyle Mayers, and the aggressive openers Shai Hope and Rovman Powell, alongside the resurgent Craig Braithwaite replacement, Shamarh Brooks. With the visitors’ firepower restored, India’s challenge will be to contain the opposition’s momentum while navigating their own internal lineup debates.

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